Chequita Jenkins and John Chapman were arrested after purported fight over crab legs. (Huntsville Police)

When the crab legs came out, so did the claws!

Two Alabama diners were arrested on Feb. 22 after fighting over a batch of fresh crab legs.

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Unfortunately for the combatants, a cop trying to enjoy his meal was also present.

“Literally, as I sat down and maybe took two bites out of my plate, there’s a woman who’s beating a man,” recalled Huntsville police officer Gerald Johnson. “People are moving around, plates are shattering everywhere.”

The food fracas occurred on the serving line at Meteor Buffet in Huntsville, Johnson told TV station WHNT. The altercation then progressed with each brandishing the weapon of choice — tongs!